Healthcare Assistant - Theatres
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical support in a hospital theatre environment.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Theatres)
Builds
Patient care support for surgical patients
Domain
Private healthcare / Clinical support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care, equipment preparation, infection control procedures
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, safeguarding knowledge
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support; Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives; Carry out and record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels; Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup, catheter care, and pressure area prevention; Prepare and maintain clinical areas including trolleys, beds, and equipment
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support staff